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  • Athelstaneford – a dovecot, an elusive battle, and the legend of Scotland’s flag

    August 14, 2014 /

    What is an English-sounding name like Athelstaneford doing in eastern Scotland? And what does it have to do with our national flag?

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    The Watchman Stone

    September 22, 2020

    A writing update

    July 12, 2024

    Back to the Garvellachs

    October 1, 2024
  • Looking at brochs

    July 18, 2014 /

    These impressive buildings were designed to last - but what were they used for?

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    White frost and winter light

    December 16, 2022

    Dunvegan Castle

    August 6, 2013

    A walk to RĂ­ Cruin Cairn

    September 28, 2019
  • The Battle of Dunnichen

    May 20, 2013 /

    Dunnichen, Dun Nechtain, Nechtansmere - take your pick (or should that be Pict?) We don't know where this battle took place, but we know one thing: the Picts were delighted with the outcome!

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    The mystery of the Kilchoan Cross

    February 27, 2013

    Kildalton Cross: guardian of another time

    March 11, 2012

    Treasures in a Knapdale wood

    May 29, 2021
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